Grade II listed · East Cambridgeshire

First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard)

First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard) is a Grade II listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 31 January 1984. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 41% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1161985
Date first listed	31 January 1984
Local planning authority	East Cambridgeshire
Location	52.30096, 0.43804 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1161985

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard)

Name	Grade	Distance
Seven Tombstones in Line, North of Tower of Parish Church of St Margaret	II	6 m
Coping to C13 Tomb North East of North Porch of Parish Church of St Margaret	II	25 m
Parish Church of St Margaret	I	29 m
50, High Street	II	61 m
The School House	II*	67 m
17, High Street	II	71 m
Church Farmhouse	II	80 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	88 m
1-16, High Street	II	101 m
18, 19, 20 and 21, High Street	II	115 m

Frequently asked questions

Is First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard) listed?

Yes. First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1161985, first listed on 31 January 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to First World War Memorial (Parish Church of St Margaret Churchyard)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Cambridgeshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.